Insulin resistance: Review of the underlying molecular mechanisms

H Yaribeygi, FR Farrokhi, AE Butler… - Journal of cellular …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Most human cells utilize glucose as the primary substrate, cellular uptake requiring insulin.
Insulin signaling is therefore critical for these tissues. However, decrease in insulin …

A natural products solution to diabetic nephropathy therapy

Q Hu, L Jiang, Q Yan, J Zeng, X Ma, Y Zhao - Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 2023 - Elsevier
Diabetic nephropathy is one of the most common complications in diabetes. It has been
shown to be the leading cause of end-stage renal disease. However, due to their complex …

Antioxidant effects and mechanisms of medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds for the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes: an updated review

JO Unuofin, SL Lebelo - Oxidative medicine and cellular …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that majorly affects the endocrine gland, and it is
symbolized by hyperglycemia and glucose intolerance owing to deficient insulin secretory …

Pathogenic pathways and therapeutic approaches targeting inflammation in diabetic nephropathy

S Rayego-Mateos, JL Morgado-Pascual… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is associated with an increased morbidity and mortality, resulting
in elevated cost for public health systems. DN is the main cause of chronic kidney disease …

A review of the molecular mechanisms of hyperglycemia‐induced free radical generation leading to oxidative stress

H Yaribeygi, SL Atkin… - Journal of cellular …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The prevalence of diabetes is growing worldwide with an increasing morbidity and mortality
associated with the development of diabetes complications. Free radical production is a …

[HTML][HTML] An evaluation on potential anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Crocin

S Bastani, V Vahedian, M Rashidi, A Mir… - Biomedicine & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Crocin, an active ingredient derived from saffron, is one of the herbal components that has
recently been considered by researchers. Crocin has been shown to have many anti …

Research progress on related mechanisms of uric acid activating NLRP3 inflammasome in chronic kidney disease

M Wang, X Lin, X Yang, Y Yang - Renal failure, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Hyperuricemia is an independent risk factor for the progression of chronic kidney disease.
High levels of uric acid can lead to a series of pathological conditions, such as gout, urinary …

Sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors and inflammation in chronic kidney disease: Possible molecular pathways

H Yaribeygi, AE Butler, SL Atkin… - Journal of cellular …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Clinical trials with sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors (empagliflozin,
dapagliflozin, and canagliflozin) have shown a decrease in the progression of chronic …

Crocin: A fighter against inflammation and pain

M Hashemzaei, C Mamoulakis, K Tsarouhas… - Food and Chemical …, 2020 - Elsevier
Crocin, a water-soluble carotenoid, is known as a pharmacologically active compound,
particularly for its potent anti-oxidant activity. The present work provides a comprehensive …

Crocin molecular signaling pathways at a glance: A comprehensive review

M Boozari, H Hosseinzadeh - Phytotherapy Research, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Crocin is a hydrophilic carotenoid that is synthesized in the flowers of the Crocus genus.
Numerous in vitro and in vivo research projects have been published about the biological …